Wednesday tends to be an exciting day in the freshman dorms, because that's usually the day that the guys get their mission calls! Today, there were 3!
The first one was Chase Lewis (in the grey shirt). He got called to serve in the Sydney, Australia Mission, speaking Mandarin Chinese!
This one here is Scott Clawson. He got called to serve in the Korea Seoul Mission!
And this last one, I couldn't make it to, so this picture was taken a couple days later. But this is one of my favoritest people! We have been buddies since the summer, and I love it when I get to see him! But he got called today to the Honduras Comayaguela Mission, speaking Spanish!
I am so proud of these (and MANY other) guys out there serving missions!! It is a huge sacrifice to commit 2 years to the Lord, but it is a huge learning experience and blessing. They are going all over the world to learn the language and teach the people of God, and the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I can't wait to serve my own mission!!
And, since we're on the subject, here are some missionaries I know and love who are already serving :)
This is Elder Tanner Johns! We met over the summer :) He was called to serve in the Tampico Mexico Mission, Spanish speaking. He left this past December and is doing great! He actually served for a few weeks in the Nashville Tennesee Mission, Spanish speaking, after he got out of the MTC cause he was waiting for his Visa. But he got it all taken care of last week, and is now serving in Mexico! I can't wait to hear back from him :)
This is Elder Dean Patten. Also probably one of my favoritest people- I absolutely adore him! He serves in the Russia Novosibirsk Mission, and has been since the end of September. He is doing wonderfully! I really look forward to my letters from him, but it takes a couple months to get letters back and forth in Russia! He is freezing, but his humorous and optimistic personality is definitely serving him very well :)
And last but not least, my favorite missionary (if I'm allowed to have favorites :P) is the guy on the right, my very best friend, Elder David Bell! He is serving in the Bolivia Cochabamba mission, Spanish speaking. He left the end of this past December. I am so proud of him- he is doing an amazing job, and is absolutely loving every single minute of his experience, whether good or bad :) I love getting his letters too!
These young men are so amazing, I am so proud of them, and lucky to know them! They are 19, and leaving everything behind (family, friends, relationships, school, work, etc) to go out and serve the Lord for two years. They are called by God to go to a mission, almost anywhere around the world! They go to an MTC (Missionary Training Center) for a certain amount of time, then are sent to their mission to serve the people and immerse themselves in the culture, and work of the Lord. They are bringing people to Christ. It truly is an incredible opportunity, and I support everyone who chooses to go on a mission.
Today was our last Sunday together as a ward!! How sad!! We had some slideshows we watched today, and we basically just all spent some time together! It was lovely, I will miss this amazing group of people
BYU Men's Volleyball game with the guys! YES
So... since it was the last Saturday night we had to spend together in the dorms, we wanted to do something cool.... So... we decided to dress up rather ridiculously and make a music video to "We Are Young" by Fun. Yeah.... it was pretty crazy and awesome... And at one in the morning, it seemed like an awesome idea!
What up
This is Chase Lewis! He's a pretty awesome kid :) We went on a breakfast date this morning to Kneader's. It had the best French Toast ever!!! I didn't believe it... but it's true... I loved it :) It was way fun, then I went and studied like all day, and we went with a group to Legends for dinner.
(Me, Aspen, Lauren, Kelsi, Maggie, Jessica)
(Jake, McKay, Me, Dallen, Chase, Jesse, B-Quigz, John)
A fuzzy picture of exactly how busy my day was today... Yes, that is all random stuff for Wednesday! I had classes, and interviews, and things to do, and my choir concert.... It's a miracle I survived!!
I ended the long day with these lovely ladies :)
I needed to go into my CNA class place and practice vitals another time, so I'm ready for my CNA test (whenever I end up taking that :P), and so I took some victims with a pulse to help me out (aka, Aspen and Lauren :))
It was such a gorgeous day outside that Aspen, Jessica, Lauren, Amanda and I decided to sit outside for a good portion of the afternoon and get a tan in preparation for summer.
Aspen gave Jessica a ride on her shoulders, to which I later saw the most graceful dismount ever! (aka- it was really not very graceful. Jessica wobbled back and forth as Aspen lowered her to the ground, and ultimately, Jessica fell backwards, rolled off Aspen's back and fell on her butt. Amanda and I were laughing so hard! I may have almost peed my pants...)
After my CNA Clinicals (again, from 5:45am - 1:30pm.... But they were my last!! I'm all done with my CNA course! Now I need to go take and pass the test :)), I went to what was left of the BYU Track Meet with Aspen :) It was lovely! It made both of us miss our own track seasons SO MUCH!!! I miss being in shape and awesome all the time :P But it was fun!
Then later that night, Rylie and I went on a secret-agent mission with Jessica to drop off a Thank-You Easter Basket to her Chem TA. You can tell we are so stealthy and awesome....
My friend, Rylie just got engaged last Friday to Aaron McBride! They are such a cute couple :) So, we had a bridal shower for her today, because we won't all be together again before they get married in August! It was my first bridal shower, and Kelsi and Maggie did a wonderful job planning it. It was so fun! :) Congrats to them!
Then, there was an end-of-semester dance I went to with a group of people from my ward! Tada!
This is our very last Provo YSA 111th Ward Prayer! Ahh! I have loved my time in this ward, and have made so many wonderful friends :) I absolutely love them, and it is hard to leave!
The first one was Chase Lewis (in the grey shirt). He got called to serve in the Sydney, Australia Mission, speaking Mandarin Chinese!
This one here is Scott Clawson. He got called to serve in the Korea Seoul Mission!
And this last one, I couldn't make it to, so this picture was taken a couple days later. But this is one of my favoritest people! We have been buddies since the summer, and I love it when I get to see him! But he got called today to the Honduras Comayaguela Mission, speaking Spanish!
This is Elder Tanner Johns! We met over the summer :) He was called to serve in the Tampico Mexico Mission, Spanish speaking. He left this past December and is doing great! He actually served for a few weeks in the Nashville Tennesee Mission, Spanish speaking, after he got out of the MTC cause he was waiting for his Visa. But he got it all taken care of last week, and is now serving in Mexico! I can't wait to hear back from him :)
This is Elder Dean Patten. Also probably one of my favoritest people- I absolutely adore him! He serves in the Russia Novosibirsk Mission, and has been since the end of September. He is doing wonderfully! I really look forward to my letters from him, but it takes a couple months to get letters back and forth in Russia! He is freezing, but his humorous and optimistic personality is definitely serving him very well :)
And last but not least, my favorite missionary (if I'm allowed to have favorites :P) is the guy on the right, my very best friend, Elder David Bell! He is serving in the Bolivia Cochabamba mission, Spanish speaking. He left the end of this past December. I am so proud of him- he is doing an amazing job, and is absolutely loving every single minute of his experience, whether good or bad :) I love getting his letters too!
Well, I had an interview to be a BYU Intramural Activity Referee in the Fall and an interview in Salt Lake for a CNA Hospice job. Both interviews went wonderfully! Then I went to the mall (Aldo, Gap, Express, Banana Republic, etc) to drop off applications and meet/talk to the store managers. It went very well, I think! I really really hope I get hired somewhere!
